The University has launched Australia’s largest Makerspace network with several distinct labs across its campuses, enabling collaborative and open access to powerful machinery.
The UNSW Makerspace Network provides barrier-free access to tools and tech for the University’s students, staff and external partners. The Makerspaces consist of dozens of labs, hundreds of machines and thousands of project solutions, enabling exciting creative opportunities for everyone at UNSW.
UNSW’s Makerspaces, managed by the Engineering and Art & Design faculties, have been designed to change the perception of what a workshop can be. By encouraging cross-disciplinary engagement and breaking down barriers of access, the University is changing the perception of workshops as intimidating and closed environments. The Makerspaces are filled with friendly…